The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-05-21
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Success Of the Masonic Centennial-The
National Encampment-The Oldest
Mason-Politics-" Suns"
Semi Centennial, &c., &c.
BALTIMORE. Nav 18th. 1887.

BALTIMORE, May 18th, 1887.
Messrs. Editors The Masons who attended
the great centennial celebration of last week and
magnificent parade, which took place on the third
day, were delighted to the fullest extent with all
they saw and participated in, though they have
nearly all gone home. They all seemed delighted
with their visit, particularly those who never were
here before. Though there were Masons here from
every state in the Union and some portions of
Canada and elsewhere, it was really centennial
anniversary of the Masons of Maryland. finer
looking body of men could not be found. There
was no one found among them who was not high
ly pleased with Baltimore, and doubt not will
take home q good account of us and our city. 1t
has done us good in every respect. 1t brought
many here who purchased goods, goodly number
of whom had not bought in Baltimore before
They were grati6ed with their dealings and our
merchants There is no doubt that such meetings
are mutually beneficial.
The next great occasion will be the national
military encampment which is soon to assemble
at Washington. 1t will be truly national affair
and worthy of being seen by every one who can
spare the time to be present. There will be vast
number of people there while it lasts. Washing
ton will be filled with strangers from every state.
1t will be in the most charming part of the season
and the city will look her handsomest. Persons
will have the pleasure of selecting the day or
days when they may be present, as the encamp-
ment will continue for some time. The Capitol
grounds cannot but look beautiful then. 1t will
remind persons somewhat of war-times when the
Capital was constantly crowded with soldiers and
Others Well do remember them. I was there
during the first battle of Bull Run. 1t left an i'm
preston on the mind never to be forgotten. But
there have been many changes since then, but
thousands of the old soldiers will be present. with
age resting on their brows. Washington is now
different place to what it was then. 1t has i'm
proved in every respect and is almost different
city, bidding fair TO DO one Of the handsomest,
most attractive places in the country. All who
can should embrace the opportunity of being pres
ent at the encampment. Whilst in the National
CAPITAL those who have never been there will, Of
course, pay Baltimore visit either going or re-
turning. We will endeavor to make things pleas
ant for them just as long as they wish to stay and
see the sights, including our splendid parks and
numerous other things.
One of our prominent ctizens-a Mason of long
standing-was quite an object of note during the
Masonic celebration here last week. Though
about IS years of age he was out often among his
brethren of this fraternity and made some speeches
to them day and night and presided at several en-
tertainments He enjoys remarkable help and is
full of vim almost as young man. He was
subject of much attention by his brethren of the
mystic tie. He is the father of Mayor Latrobe
There was another meeting here last night of
what are called the reformers, or generally reform
Democrats, who are somewhat against the regulars
of the old party. They are toerably strong and
no doubt have talent and ability in their ranks
They are right in expecting reform where it is
needed, but the regulars-who really constitute
the Democratic party and workers-hold that they
are aiming at the same thing. If so it is possible
that with both factions working for the same thing
good will come out of it and both may be able to
bring about better state of things than has been
experienced heretofore at elections. Let US hope
So at least and that the elective franchise may be
held sacred on both sides.
Mr.. A. S. Abel, proprietor of the Baltimore Sun,
celebrated the fiftieth anniversary Of that paper
yesterday. If was a very appropriate and becom-
ing affair in every respect. The Sun has kept pace
with the age and it is now one among the very
best papers of the country. Good fortune has
smiled upon the editor in all his undertakings,
which he well merited. He has been with the Sun
since its fret issue and is with it still propre
tor, though nearly 81 years old, able to be at his
Office every day if he so desires. Having known
him well many long years and written often for
his paper in the past several decades can speak
feelingly and positively. If it were possible for
him to celebrate the centennial of his most excel
lent journal myself and others would be glad, but
I suppose we will be gathered to our fathers long
before that time arrives. However, the Sun will
still be shining brighter with each year. Mr..
Abel has my kindest wishes for continued good
derful success financially and otherwise, but not
beyond its merits.
Senator German has been in Baltimore frequent
ly in the past few weeks, but he does not NEEDLE
much with politics. He seems to be attending
strictly to matters of the nation. I see that he
and Mr.. George Cotton are friends and work har-
moniousy together.
Decoration Day, in memory of the Union dead,
those who shed their blood in the sacred cause of
liberty and of the Union, takes place on the 30th
inst. The occasion is a national holiday and
premises to &c sTg II ~ to
Union soldier who fought for his country never
can be forgotten.
The brewers strike, which still holds out among
some has been rather a slim affair and the men
don't enter into it with much spirit. The brewers
do not give it much attention or Importance.
should like to have been the finder of that $685.
100000 which was dug up in India some time ago,
but possibly it might prove my ruin. would be
richer than I needed and would dislike to 60 away
finally and leave it to others.
They are now putting electric lights in all our
public parks. 1t makes very fine show.
Strawberries will be very plentiful in few days
and cheap. There will also be an abundance of
raspberries with all other reasonable fruits and
vegetables.
The question of the next Mayoralty of Baltimore
is now being discussed considerably. There is no
doubt of Mayor Latrobe being again in the
ring of candidates for that Office and he stands a
good chance of getting the nomination. He seems
to desire no other Office, though he has had it four
times and of course made good Chief Magistrate.
People who in the habit of going away for
the summer are already talking about preparing
to 60 off again. Some have already gone to differ
ent watering places, but they mostly those not
exactly well and who are looking after health.
The hydrant water in our city is now very hate
full. 1t has a terrible smell and taste. A person
can scarcely drink it. 1t smells just like fish and
1 have no doubt the trouble is caused by them
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